Desmocladus diacolpicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diacolpicus
ID:
386953
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Telopea 9: 243 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386285
Common Names
- Desmocladus Diacolpicus
- Diacolpicus Desmocladus
- Desmocladus Diacolpicus Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmocladus diacolpicus (also called Two-spiked Desmocladus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Desmocladus diacolpicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmocladus diacolpicus is a small, yellowish-white spikelet, with a single flower at the top. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmocladus diacolpicus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Desmocladus diacolpicus
Desmocladus diacolpicus can be found in the mountains of Turkey.
Desmocladus diacolpicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmocladus diacolpicus?
Desmocladus diacolpicus
What is the family of Desmocladus diacolpicus?
Boraginaceae
What is the habitat of Desmocladus diacolpicus?
Rocky slopes and dry meadows
Species in the Desmocladus genus
Desmocladus asper, Desmocladus austrinus, Desmocladus biformis, Desmocladus castaneus, Desmocladus diacolpicus, Desmocladus elongatus, Desmocladus fasciculatus, Desmocladus flexuosus, Desmocladus glomeratus, Desmocladus lateriticus, Desmocladus myriocladus, Desmocladus parthenicus, Desmocladus quiricoanus, Desmocladus semiplanus, Desmocladus virgatus, Desmocladus confertospicatus, Desmocladus eludens, Desmocladus eyreanus, Desmocladus ferruginipes, Desmocladus lateriflorus, Desmocladus laxiflorus, Desmocladus microcarpus, Desmocladus nodatus,
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-239281: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.